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Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through the debris left by comets or asteroids. These particles enter the atmosphere at high speeds, creating bright streaks of light as they burn up.
A sonic boom is the sound associated with the shock waves created when an object travels through the air at supersonic speeds. This phenomenon can cause significant noise pollution and has led to restrictions on supersonic flight over land in many countries.